New theory links quantum geometry to electron-phonon coupling
A new study published in Nature Physics introduces a theory of electron-phonon coupling that is affected by the quantum geometry of the electronic wavefunctions.
12/06/2024
Mongolian grasslands study reveals key drivers of plant community stability in changing climate
An international research team has undertaken a study of plants in the Mongolian grasslands to evaluate the stability of these plant communities over time. They specifically looked at how the dryness of the climate impacted ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 12, 2024
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Humans are the elephant in the room when it comes to conservation models
Humans are outsized actors in the world's wild places where there are struggles to preserve and protect vital natural resources and animals, birds and plants. Yet people and their plus-sized footprint are rarely discussed ...
Ecology
Jun 12, 2024
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Cocaine trafficking threatens critical bird habitats, new study shows
In addition to its human consequences, cocaine trafficking harms the environment and threatens habitats important to dozens of species of migratory birds, according to a new study.
Plants & Animals
Jun 12, 2024
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100-million-year-old bones reveal new species of pterosaur
New Curtin University-led research has identified 100-million-year-old fossilized bones discovered in western Queensland, Australia as belonging to a newly identified species of pterosaur, which was a formidable flying reptile ...
Paleontology & Fossils
Jun 12, 2024
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Mexico expedition sights only 6 to 8 vaquita porpoises, the most endangered marine mammal
The number of Mexico's critically endangered vaquita marina porpoises sighted in the Gulf of California fell to between 6 and 8 this year, researchers said Tuesday.
Plants & Animals
Jun 12, 2024
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A magnitude 4.8 earthquake in southwestern South Korea cracks walls and leaves other minor damage
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake cracked walls, spilled items from store shelves and caused other minor damage in a fishing community in southwestern South Korea on Wednesday, but no injuries have been reported.
Environment
Jun 12, 2024
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Phony 'news' portals surpass US newspaper sites, researchers say
Partisan websites masquerading as media outlets now outnumber American newspaper sites, a research group that tracks misinformation said Tuesday, highlighting a local news crisis in a year of high-stakes elections.
Political science
Jun 12, 2024
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Ancient Greek sanctuary slowly sinks into the Aegean Sea
A brief boat ride from the thrumming nightclubs of Mykonos lies the UNESCO heritage site of Delos, one of the most important sanctuaries of the ancient Greek and Roman world.
Environment
Jun 12, 2024
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From swamp to sponge: Berlin harnesses rain in climate shift
In two years' time, a massive hole in the heart of Berlin will become the German capital's biggest reservoir, capturing an increasingly precious resource—water.
Environment
Jun 12, 2024
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